Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report® Ranks Safest Cities When Factoring Population Density, Urges Caution while “Laboring” through Traffic

September 11, 2019

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Drivers in Boise, Idaho, are the country’s safest when taking into account population density, according to the newest set of rankings from the 2019 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report^®.ⁱ Understanding there are many factors that contribute to car crashes, including number of cars on the road, Allstate standardizes the rankings to level the playing field between drivers in densely populated areas and their counterparts in smaller cities.

Highway 695 in Baltimore was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a helping hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on the 15 “Risky Roads”ⁱⁱ identified in June in recognition of the 15th anniversary of the America’s Best Drivers Report. Local safety experts are working with Allstate to determine which projects will make a positive impact for motorists driving on these crash-prone streets.

“When you consider the impact a daily commute has on a person, it’s not hard to imagine how one small traffic improvement can be a positive change for many,” said Saat Alety, Allstate’s Director of Federal Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. “Our grants signal Allstate’s commitment to reduce risky conditions on America’s roads in communities across the country, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. We need Congress to pass comprehensive infrastructure reform so we can rebuild a transportation network that ensures a safer future on the roads for everyone.”

These are the 15 safest driving cities in America when accounting for population density:

2019 Top 15 U.S. Cities After Factoring Population	Avg. Years Between Collisions (National: 10.57 years)	Change in Ranking from 2018
1. Boise, Idaho	13.65	+2
2. Brownsville, Texas	14.95	-1
3. Laredo, Texas	13.02	+3
4. Fort Collins, Colorado	12.6	+1
5. Madison, Wisconsin	12.18	-1
6. Olathe, Kansas	12.66	+4
7. Overland Park, Kansas	12.44	+6
8. McAllen, Texas	12.42	-1
9. Cary, North Carolina	12.02	+3
10. Miami, Florida	10.11	+24
11. Kansas City, Kansas	13.21	-9
12. Mesa, Arizona	11.6	-1
13. Colorado Springs, Colorado	12.01	+8
14. Huntsville, Alabama	13.39	N/A
15. Chandler, Arizona	11.21	+2

The new list of the safest 200 cities is being released leading up to the Labor Day weekend and back-to-school season to encourage motorists to be extra cautious during this busy travel time. Using Allstate claims data, Allstate analysts use a predictive model to compare each city’s collision frequency when factoring in its population – resulting in large jumps for dense cities like New York City (up 92 spots), Jersey City (up 74 spots), Chicago (up 49 spots) and Miami (up 47 spots), when compared to the list that doesn’t take population density into account.

Allstate’s “Risky Roads” Grants

For the first time, Allstate uncovered the “Risky Roads” with more collisions than other streets in each of the 15 bottom-ranked cities as identified in the initial America’s Best Drivers Report rankings. Allstate is partnering with local transportation experts to invest in improvement projects focused on infrastructure, distractions, traffic flow, pedestrian safety and more.

Discussions continue on the projects, and more information will be shared in the coming weeks.

The “Risky Roads” grants are the latest example of Allstate’s commitment to making America’s roads safer. From taking a stand on mandatory seat belts in the 1960s to advocating for air bags to be standard in all vehicles in the 1970s, and from launching its innovative Drivewise® telematics product in 2010 to provide real-time driving feedback to leading the push for national Graduated Drivers Licensing legislation, Allstate continues to advance this vital community issue and help save lives.

Keeping Communities’ Roads Safe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that nearly 37,000 people died in traffic collisions in 2018.ⁱⁱⁱUnderstanding the risks that can cause crashes and impact drivers’ safety is critical, whether in a dense city or a rural area. According to NHTSA, preventable human factors, like drunk, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding and failure to use safety features, contribute to 94% of crashes.^{^iv}The Allstate Blog has tips to help keep drivers and their communities safe in densely populated areas:

Learn about the “move-over” laws in your state. In addition to yielding to emergency vehicles, most states have laws that dictate what a driver should do when certain vehicles are stopped on the side of the road.
Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles – NHTSA recommends at least three seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you. The faster you’re going, the more room you need to stop safely.
Always keep your eyes on the road, stay vigilant and minimize distractions like cellphones.
Stay alert and share the road with other vehicles, motorcycles, bikes and pedestrians. Always signal before turning or changing lanes to alert others on the road to your intentions.
Obey the speed limit and give yourself enough time to safely get where you’re going.
Be sure to have an emergency roadside safety kit with caution signs and flares, and have a roadside service lined up for when you need a tow. Allstate Roadside Assistance provides options for coverage whether you’re in need now, want to add it to your auto policy or you’re interested in roadside membership.

Check out the Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report for an interactive map and full results for this year, as well as historical data. To join the community safe-driving conversation, like and follow Good Driving Starts Young on Facebook.

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ⁱ The Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report^® is the result of an in-depth examination of company auto claims data to determine the likelihood that drivers in America’s 200 most populous cities will experience a vehicle collision compared to the national average. According to Allstate claims data, the average driver in the U.S. will experience a collision once every 10.57 years. This year, Allstate researchers analyzed property damage claims reported during the two-year period of January 2016 to December 2017. The report defines a collision as any auto crash resulting in a property damage claim and uses U.S. Census Bureau data to determine America’s 200 largest cities. To obtain the population density factor, census population data is divided by a city’s land-based square mileage. Hard-braking data is based on customers voluntarily enrolled in Allstate’s Drivewise^® telematics program in 2016-2017. Some cities and their surrounding suburbs in the full 200 Best Drivers rankings are excluded from hard-braking analysis due to limited measurable Drivewise data or because Drivewise was not available (California, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas). Allstate’s auto policies represent approximately 10% of all U.S. auto policies, making this report a realistic snapshot of what’s happening on America’s roadways. The Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report is produced solely to boost the country’s discussion about safe driving and to increase awareness of the importance of being safe and attentive behind the wheel. The report is not used to determine auto insurance rates.

Allstate found a correlation between hard braking and collision frequency. Drivers in cities with fewer hard-braking events per 1,000 miles tend to have fewer property damage claims. Nationally, the average American driver will experience approximately 19 hard-braking events for every 1,000 miles driven.

ⁱⁱ “Risky Roads” were determined by analyzing Allstate auto collision claim data related to driving in traffic with other motorists on roads within city limits during the two-year period of January 2016 to December 2017. Due to the nature of claim reporting, some collisions may have occurred in city outskirts or surrounding county. Roads outside of the bottom 15 ranked cities in the 2019 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report were not analyzed.

ⁱⁱⁱ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2018

^iv National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. DOT Announces Steep Increase in Roadway Deaths Based on 2015 Early Estimates and Convenes First Regional Summit to Drive Traffic Safety Behavior Changes

Highway 295 in Washington, D.C., was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Route 93 in Boston was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Main Street in Worcester was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

The 134 Freeway in Glendale was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

The 405 Freeway in Los Angeles was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Interstate 91 in Springfield was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Route 95 in Providence was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Richmond Highway in Alexandria was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Highway 880 in Oakland was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Highway 101 in San Francisco was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

The 210 Freeway in Pasadena was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

Highway 880 in Hayward was named a "Risky Road" on the 15th annual Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. To spur positive change in communities, Allstate is lending a hand by offering $150,000 in grants that can be used for safety improvement projects on these 15 "Risky Roads." (PRNewsfoto/Allstate)

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SJCC, EVC Faculty Among Most Diverse in Nation

September 11, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As students return to campus this week for fall term at San José City College (SJCC) and Evergreen Valley College (EVC), they are stepping into classes being taught by some of the most diverse faculty in the nation, according to new data from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

According to the Chronicle’s “Diversity Index,” which was published late last month and ranks “colleges with the greatest racial and ethnic diversity among faculty members,” EVC ranks No. 2 and SJCC No. 7 nationally among all two-year public institutions.

“We certainly benefit from being located in one of the most diverse cities in the country,” said Dr. Byron D. Clift Breland, San José – Evergreen Community College District chancellor. “But we have also been very intentional with our recruitment processes in order to ensure that we are identifying the most highly qualified and talented faculty possible to fill our available positions. By taking steps to ensure we recruit diverse applicant pools, we are able to hire the best and brightest faculty from throughout the nation and world.”

According to research, having a faculty comprised of instructors who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the students they teach is beneficial for multiple reasons. One study of more than 1,000 college students conducted for the PhD Project found that more than 90 percent of minority students indicated that studying under a minority professor positively impacted their education. Studies have also found that a diverse faculty can have a positive impact on retention rates among minority students.

“Representation matters,” Chancellor Breland said. “It’s important that our students have educational role models and an opportunity to learn from faculty from a variety of backgrounds.”

Both colleges show slight enrollment increases over last year, with more than 9,500 students signed up for classes at EVC and more than 9,200 at SJCC during the first week of the term.

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Diversity Index measures “the probability that any two full-time instructional faculty members at an institution are from different racial or ethnic groups.”

For further information contact:
Ryan Brown
Phone: 408-531-6172 | [email protected]

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Spanish Broadcasting System Appoints Eduardo Maytorena to Local Sales Manager of the Los Angeles Market

September 10, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eduardo Maytorena as Local Sales Manager of the Los Angeles market, KLAX-FM – 97.9FM La Raza and KXOL-FM Mega 96.3FM.

Spanish Broadcasting System Appoints Eduardo Maytorena to Local Sales Manager of the Los Angeles Market

Mr. Maytorena will lead the Company’s LA-based sales teams across Radio, Digital and Experiential Marketing. In this role, Mr. Maytorena will work closely with clients in the greater Los Angeles area to help them engage our audience and implement effective advertising and sales strategies to meet evolving market trends. Mr. Maytorena will continue to be based in Los Angeles and will report to Rachel Elster, SVP Sales West & Alessandra Alarcon, President of SBS Entertainment/LA.

Most recently, Eduardo served as Senior Account Executive leading advertising sales in Los Angeles for SBS since May 2018. Previously, he served as a Partner for Mezcalifornian Films as Co-Writer, Director and Producer of independent feature films. From 2010 to 2018 he served as Creative Sales Director of Radio Centro 93.9FM, as well as the Creative Sales & Marketing Director of Hoy Newspaper. Mr. Maytorena is an accomplished executive with 15 years of media experience. Exceptional work ethic, combined with relentless desire to win, has fueled consistent gains in revenue, profit and market share throughout his career.

“Eduardo is the consummate ad sales executive and one of the most driven and creative leaders on our Sales team in Los Angeles. He’s a professional of the business who comes to the role with passion and deep experience that will elevate how we serve our clients in the area. Los Angeles is a highly competitive market and Eduardo is the kind of Sales leader our team needs to meet the rapidly changing advertising landscape,” said Albert Rodriguez, COO of SBS. “His understanding of our diverse audience will ensure we continue to push barriers while delivering strategic results to make a lasting difference with our clients.”

“I am beyond excited for this opportunity and look to continue using my experience and relentless drive to grow shares while working alongside the great team and family that we have at SBS LA,” stated Eduardo Maytorena.

Eduardo’s vision for the radio industry has been honed and cultivated over a decade of hands-on radio broadcasting experience plus a vast knowledge of effective sales and management philosophies across media platforms.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from California State University Los Angeles. Eduardo has been recognized on several occasions by international and local film festivals for his independent films.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Media & Press Contact SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

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Discovery en Español Presents “CARAVANAS”, the Long Journey of Thousands of Migrants in Search of a Better Life

September 10, 2019

MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over the past year, Mexico has become the main site of the most significant social phenomenon of recent times: Migrant Caravans. The United States has witnessed the arrival of thousands leaving their home countries in search of a better life and has adapted to a new reality at both domestic and international levels. Discovery en Español analyzes the origins of this phenomenon in CARAVANAS, the new documentary premiering September 22 at 9pm E/P in the United States.

Following the actual route of thousands of people who emigrate from Central America and walk through Mexico to reach the United States, the one-hour special portrays the humanitarian work of Rubén Figueroa, a member of the Mesoamerican Migrant Movement; Gabriela “Gaba” Cortés, Ángeles de la Frontera’s Cultural Activities Coordinator; and Estela Jiménez, an activist and migrants’ supporter. They have all witnessed the caravan drama up close both in Mexico and the United States and have helped migrants fleeing violence and misery in a desperate search for a better life.

CARAVANAS also portrays the story of Daisy, a Honduran mother who travels with her 12-year-old American son to reach the United States. In Tijuana, Daisy and Jimmy meet Gaba who provides them with legal advice and new opportunities, but Daisy must decide if she will separate from her son and send him to the United States by himself.

The documentary also features Juan in his mission to walk through Mexico carrying his seven-year-old girl in his arms. His daughter Lesly suffers from cerebral palsy and is unable to walk but nonetheless Juan is determined to set foot in the United States and Estela Jiménez lends him a hand.

Migration experts Jorge Castañeda, Alethia Fernández, Elías Camhaji, and Mariana Zaragoza, narrate the caravan’s progress and analyze the social and political context behind these scenes.

CARAVANAS is a Pacha Films production in association with Cromática and Scopio. Michela Giorelli and Rafael Rodríguez are the executive producers for Discovery en Español. The documentary will also be available in the “Discovery en Español GO” app. For more information, visit facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Inc., Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences across screens on the “Discovery en Español GO” TV Everywhere app (Android:http://bit.ly/2w6Spod iOS: http://apple.co/2fiMNE3, Roku: https://bit.ly/2Js7LxZ and Fire TV: https://amzn.to/2JoGT1P). For more information, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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AT&T, PepsiCo, Yum! Brands and Pinnacle Group Among Companies to Sign Hispanic Promise and Pledge to Workplace Diversity at the Hispanic Leadership Summit: Dallas

September 10, 2019

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — We Are All Human Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, today announced The Hispanic Promise now has 97 signatories following the Hispanic Leadership Summit: Dallas. This represents an increase of 46 companies since its Chicago Summit in April 2019. The promise is a first-of-its-kind national pledge to hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace.

On Sept. 9, Hispanic Leadership Summit: Dallas brought together prominent local leaders from companies including AT&T, PepsiCo, Pinnacle Group, Texas Instruments, Southwest Airlines and Yum! Brands at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University (SMU Cox) to foster robust conversations about advancing the priorities of the U.S. Hispanic community.

“The Dallas Summit brought together influential opinion leaders and decision makers from across all sectors, showing the enthusiasm in the Dallas region for creating new opportunities for young people, business owners, and workers in the Hispanic community,” said Dale Petroskey, President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber.

Among the companies that have signed the Hispanic Promise to date include:

AT&T
Berkshire Bank
Boston Scientific
Condé Nast
Dieste
Ericsson
Ernst & Young
Hall & Evans
IKEA
Justworks
Nielsen
NRG
Pinnacle Group
Siemens
Tech Data
Thoughtworks
TMI Consulting
Transdiaspora Network
YUM! Brands

To see the full list of signatories, as well as sponsors and partners, see here.

“We made history here in Dallas,” said Claudia Romo Edelman, former United Nations diplomat and founder and CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation. “For the first time, more than a dozen Hispanic organizations, together with a number of giant corporations, sent a collective strong message to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by signing the Hispanic Promise. We hope this will be a signal to the country that Corporate America cares about Hispanics as employees, consumers and citizens and that other companies should follow this example.”

About We Are All Human
We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our vision is for every human to value every human. Our mission is to advocate for every human to be respected and empowered by focusing on our common humanity. By focusing on the universal values that make us all human, we can reach common ground, eliminate discrimination and achieve a more equitable society.

For more information, visit www.WeAreAllHuman.org.

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Isabella Carrillo
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Telemundo Did It Again! For The Third Consecutive Season The Network Is Set To Be The Undisputed Leader In Spanish-Language Weekday Prime

September 10, 2019

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MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Telemundo makes history again. For the third consecutive season, the Spanish-language network is on track to be the #1 Spanish-language network in weekday 8-11pm primetime among adults 18-49 (607,000) and adults 18-34 (251,000). Telemundo placed, once again, among the top five broadcast networks with NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34. The network is also trending to extend its lead to Monday–Sunday 8-11pm prime, excluding specials, while it continues to close the gap versus Univision in Total Day. Additionally, for the first time ever, this season Telemundo dominated as the #1 Hispanic network both in the weekday 9pm hour and 10pm hour.

“For the third consecutive year, Telemundo has demonstrated it is the undisputed leader in prime time, across all platforms. Our network continues to strengthen its connection with today’s Latinos by providing contemporary entertainment, sports and news content that clearly resonates with this rapidly growing market,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group. “We are thankful to our viewers for making us their preferred choice and look forward to continue offering them the premium content that has redefined the Hispanic media landscape for years to come.”

Telemundo’s programming is also leading in engagement across digital platforms. Streaming on the Telemundo app has more than doubled (+130%) in the last year, driven by the success of “La Reina del Sur” and “Betty en NY.” For the past three years, the network reached the largest audience on YouTube among TV broadcast networks, regardless of language, and, for the last eight, has placed as the top Hispanic network on VOD. Telemundo continues to drive the social conversation as the #1 most engaging TV broadcast network regardless of language speaking to the powerful fandom the company has built and its ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist with its programming.

The network’s repeated success is driven by innovative programming that is not only setting a new standard, but most importantly representing today’s Latino. Telemundo’s programming has evolved alongside its audience reflecting their ever-changing media habits, diverse appetite and the type of content they prefer. The network’s business model, designed to produce original premium content for all platforms, positions Telemundo as the only network that offers content made specifically for and by U.S. Hispanics. Telemundo has been part of this evolving market and has demonstrated a unique understanding of what resonates and is relevant to this new audience, across all platforms, which has catapulted it to become the leading network in Hispanic media today.

Throughout the 2018-19 season Telemundo continued to innovate with its Super Series, shorter formats and “ripped from the headlines” original productions in primetime. The following programs led to the network’s unprecedented victory this season:

La Reina del Sur – Season two of Telemundo’s most successful series in history finished as the top regularly scheduled program on Spanish-language television across all dayparts among adults 18-49 (1.08 million) and adults 18-34 (424,000) and reached 12.5 million total viewers during its run. In addition, the series consistently outperformed at least two major English-language networks, including ABC, CBS or NBC, among adults 18-49 and 18-34 during its 10pm timeslot. “La Reina del Sur” also dominated the social landscape as the #1 most social Hispanic primetime entertainment series and ranked as the #1 most engaging drama series on Facebook regardless of language and the top performing Hispanic series on VOD.
Betty en NY – The first scripted production filmed at Telemundo Center, positioned itself as the #1 regularly scheduled program at 9pm in Spanish-language broadcast television season-to-date averaging 677,000 adults 18-49 and 284,000 adults 18-34, and its finale ranked as the #1 primetime drama series in America among adults 18-49 and 18-34. “Betty en NY” was also the #2 most social Hispanic primetime entertainment series, behind “La Reina del Sur,” during its full run and generated more than 3 billion engagements across all platforms including television, digital and social media.
El Final del Paraíso – The premiere of Telemundo’s “El Final del Paraíso,” the new era of the hit series “Sin Senos Si Hay Paraíso,” ranked as the #1 primetime drama series in the U.S. among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34. The premiere of the action-packed drama series averaged 650,000 adults 18-49, 310,000 adults 18-34, and over 1.3 million in total viewers, outperforming Univision’s premiere of “Juntos, El Corazón Nunca se Equivoca” among all three demos. The premiere was also the #1 most social drama series regardless of language.
Preso #1 – The premiere of Telemundo’s first-ever political drama delivered 633,000 adults 18-49 and 1.3 million total viewers on its premiere night, outperforming Univision’s 10pm premiere of “Sin Miedo a la Verdad” by 66% among adults 18-49 and 32% among total viewers, according to Nielsen. Additionally, the premiere outdelivered the combined viewership of Unimas and Univision by +28% among adults 18-49 and +26% among adults 18-34 in its timeslot.
Exatlón – “Exatlón” is the #1 weekday primetime reality sports competition on Spanish-language TV this season. The premiere of the third season of the reality competition placed as the #1 Spanish-language program in its 7pm to 9pm time slot, among adults 18-49 (598,000), 18-34 (240,000) and in total viewers (over 1.3 million). According to Nielsen Social, “Exatlón” also rated as the #2 most social Hispanic primetime series on premiere night, only behind the network’s own “El Final del Paraíso.”
La Voz – The grand finale of Telemundo’s “La Voz” (The Voice) finished as the highest-rated Sunday night show on Spanish-language television among adults 18-49 with an average of 584,000 and over 1.4 million total viewers, according to Nielsen. The two-and-a-half-hour live broadcast of the first-ever U.S. Spanish-language version of the Emmy Award-winning NBC hit series, “The Voice,” led Telemundo to rank as the #1 Spanish-language network of all Sunday primetime among adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and total viewers. According to Nielsen social, there was a total of 348,721 social interactions on the night of the finale, becoming the most social primetime program among Spanish-language networks.
El Secreto de Selena – The premiere of Telemundo’s “El Secreto de Selena” (Selena’s Secret), an investigative view into the events that led to Selena Quintanilla’s tragic death, ranked as the #1 primetime show in Spanish-language television among adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and total viewers, catapulting Telemundo as the #1 Spanish language broadcast network in all prime among adults 18-49.

Additional Highlights for the 2018-19 Season include:

Telemundo broadcast several news specials throughout the season that averaged more than one million total viewers, including President Donald Trump’s first exclusive sit-down interview with a Spanish-language television network during his presidency; “Emergencia en la Frontera (1.6 million total viewers, aired: 11/26/18); “La Mujer Detrás de El Chapo” (1.5 million total viewers, aired: 12/10/18); “Trump Rompe Su Silencio” (1.4 million total viewers, aired: 6/20/19), “Trump: Estado de la Nación” (1.3 million total viewers, aired: 2/5/19); “El Paso: Ataque a Los Latinos” (1.2 million total viewers, aired: 8/5/19); “El Chapo: Culpable” (1.1 million total viewers, aired: 2/12/19).
Telemundo, with NBC News and MSNBC, drew a total of 15.3 million viewers for the first of the two-night Democratic presidential debates in Miami, beating every primary debate during the 2008 and 2012 election cycles. The second night of the debate had more than 9 million live stream viewers and was the most-watched program on television.
Telemundo Deportes set the Spanish-language record for the most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup ever, with a total audience delivery average of 301,000 viewers – posting a 27% increase over the full 2015 tournament (237,000 viewers). Additionally, the coverage of the 2019 Copa América yielded a total audience delivery average of 1.2 million viewers, doubling the 2015 tournament. On the digital side, the Women’s World Cup set records as the most livestreamed Women’s World Cup in Spanish-language history. Together with Copa América, the tournament generated 7+ million streams. On the social side, both tournaments together delivered 2.6 million social actions across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, outperforming English-language competitors by 18%.
Telemundo’s 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards led Spanish-language prime time the night it aired, delivering 2.4M total viewers, an 11% increase vs. 2018, and 1.1 million adults 18-49.

Source: Nielsen; Projections (000); Most Current 9/24/18-9/6/19 (L+7 through 8/25/19); strict dayparts used for M-F 8-11pm, M-F 9-10pm, M-Su 8-11pm (excluding specials), M-Su 8am-2am; A18-49 and A18-34. Premieres, finales and Telemundo Deportes highlights based on L+SD. Reach based on 6 min qualifier. Adobe Analytics; Sep’17-Jul’18 vs Sep’18-Jul’19; Shareablee, PowerRankings, US*** Media & Entertainment – TV Networks – Broadcast based on cross-platform actions, Period: Jan 1, 2014 – July 31, 2019 and Sep 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019; comScore On Demand Essentials, 2018, Nielsen Social Content Ratings, ranked by linear program-level metrics, Period: 9/24/18-9/8/19.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 50 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Zillow Now Buying Homes in San Diego

September 9, 2019

SAN DIEGO and SEATTLE, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, home sellers in San Diego can use Zillow Offers to request a no-obligation cash offer from Zillow to buy their home. Zillow Offers is a new way to sell your home which aims to reduce the stress and uncertainty that typically goes along with selling.

With Zillow Offers, home sellers simply upload information about their home on Zillow’s website and within 48 hours will receive a preliminary cash offer from Zillow to buy their home. If the seller accepts the offer, they get to choose their closing date, anywhere between five and 90 days out, and move on their own schedule, while avoiding common hassles like decluttering or staging. Home sellers can check their eligibility by typing their address into Zillow.com.

Zillow will then make minor repairs — all things the typical seller would do to get their home ready to sell — and list the home on the open market. Buyers who purchase a Zillow-owned home have the confidence of moving into a home that’s been professionally renovated by local contractors, refreshed and is move-in ready.

San Diego is the second California market where Zillow Offers is available. Zillow Offers launched in Riverside, Calif. in March and has plans to expand to two other California markets — Sacramento and Los Angeles — by early 2020. Zillow is the largest company to offer this type of service in the San Diego area. Zillow Offers also provides dedicated support from English and Spanish speaking representatives to walk home sellers through the process.

San Diego is home to the largest military population in the U.S^¹. One of the most stressful and complicated processes of moving is aligning the timing of buying and selling a home. Managing the already-stressful process of selling a home can be even more complicated for military personnel who are moving to a new base or on active duty, but want to sell their home before moving.

“Sellers who sell their home to Zillow love the flexibility, convenience and certainty of selling to a company they already know and trust,” said Zillow Brand President Jeremy Wacksman. “We are on a mission to transform real estate, and with our San Diego launch today, we are one step closer to delivering a seamless transaction experience to home buyers and sellers across the country.”

Consumers using Zillow Offers – whether they are selling to or buying from Zillow – can experience an even simpler real estate transaction if they decide to get financing from Zillow’s affiliate lender, Zillow Home Loans, to get pre-approved and purchase their next home.

Zillow Offers is expanding rapidly. The program first launched in Phoenix in 2018 and is currently available for home sellers in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Denver, Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C., Houston, Riverside, Calif., Dallas, Minneapolis, Orlando, Fla., Portland, Ore., Colorado Springs, Colo., Fort Collins, Colo., Nashville, Tenn. and Miami.

Zillow has announced plans to launch in Austin, Texas, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Fla., Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Sacramento, Calif., San Antonio, Tampa, Fla. and Tucson, Ariz., bringing the total number of planned Zillow Offers markets to 26 by the middle of next year.

A San Diego-based broker will represent Zillow in each transaction. Home sellers who request a Zillow offer but decide to instead sell their home traditionally can also be connected to a local real estate agent to help them through the process.

About Zillow
Zillow® is transforming how people buy, sell, rent and finance homes by creating seamless real estate transactions for today’s on-demand consumer. Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace and a trusted source for data, inspiration and knowledge among both consumers and real estate professionals.

Zillow’s proprietary data, technology and industry partnerships put Zillow at nearly every major point of the home shopping experience, helping consumers search for and get into their new home faster. Zillow now offers a fully integrated home shopping experience that includes access to for sale and rental listings, Zillow Offers®, which provides a new, hassle-free way to buy and sell eligible homes directly through Zillow; and Zillow Home Loans, Zillow’s affiliated lender that provides an easy way to receive mortgage pre-approvals and financing. Zillow Premier Agent instantly connects buyers and sellers with its network of real estate professionals to help guide them through the home shopping process. For renters, Zillow’s innovations are streamlining the way people search, tour, apply and pay rent for leased properties.

In addition to Zillow.com, Zillow operates the most popular suite of mobile real estate apps, with more than two dozen apps across all major platforms. Launched in 2006, Zillow is owned and operated by Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z and ZG) and headquartered in Seattle.

Zillow and Zillow Offers are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding our operational plans for Zillow Offers in 2020. Differences in Zillow Group’s actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group’s control. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow Group’s business and financial results, please review the “Risk Factors” described in Zillow Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and in Zillow Group’s other filings with the SEC.

^¹ According to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017.

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Smart Fit rises in ranking, entering top 5 of the world’s largest networks of fitness centers

September 9, 2019

SÃO PAULO, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Smart Fit has risen two levels and now holds 3^rd place among the largest companies in its industry in terms of number of facilities owned. According to IHRSA data, the company that owns the brands Smart Fit, Bio Ritmo, O2, Race Bootcamp, NÓS, Torq, Vidya and Jab House, has 509 units of its own, a significant increase of 119 gyms in 2018, compared to 390 in 2017.

BIGGEST GYMS IN THE WORLD BY NUMBER OF OWN UNITS
2018 Ranking (base year 2017)	2019 Ranking (base year 2018)
1^st LA Fitness (USA) – 675	1º LA Fitness (USA) – 700
2^nd Basic-Fit (Netherlands) – 521	2^nd Basic-Fit (Netherlands) – 629
3^rd 24 Hour Fitness (USA) – 433	3^rd SMARTFIT (Brazil) – 509
4^th Goodlife Fitness (Canada) – 404	4^th 24 Hour Fitness (USA) – 449
5^th SMARTFIT (Brazil) – 390	5^th Goodlife Fitness (Canada) – 405
6^th McFit (Germany) – 280	6^th Luckybird Fitness Club (China) – 385
7^th Virgin Active (United Kingdom) – 233	7^th Lefit (China) – 342
8^th Health & Fitness Nordic (Norway) – 200	8^th Fitness & Lifestyle (Australia) – 302
9^th Plus Fitness (Australia) – 200	9^th Migros Group (Switzerland) – 299
10^th PureGym (United Kingdom) – 192	10^th McFit (Germany) – 288
Source: IHRSA

In terms of the number of clients, Smart Fit was ranked in 5th place with 2 million clients, a rise of 3 places in relation to the last survey, where it held 8^th place with 1.5 million registered members.

The Group is setting the standard in the fitness market, with companies in ten Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama and the Peru.

BIGGEST GYMS IN THE WORLD BY NUMBER OF CLIENTS
2018 Ranking (base year 2017)	2019 Ranking (base year 2018)
1^st Planet Fitness (USA) – 10.6 million	1^st Planet Fitness (USA) – 12.5 million
2^nd 24 Hour Fitness (USA) – 3.5 million	2^nd 24 Hour Fitness (USA) – 3.5 million
3^rd Anytime Fitness (USA) – 3.2 million	3^rd Anytime Fitness (USA) – 3.5 million
4^th Gold’s Gym (USA) – 3 million	4^th Gold´s Gym (USA) – 3 million
5^th McFit (Germany) – 1.7 million	5^th SMARTFIT (Brazil) – 2 million
6^th Goodlife Fitness (Canada) – 1.6 million	6^th McFit (Germany) – 1.9 million
7^th Basic-Fit (Netherlands) – 1.5 million	7^th Powerhouse Gyms (USA) – 1.8 million
8^th SMARTFIT (Brazil) – 1.5 million	8^th Basic-Fit (Netherlands) – 1.8 million
9^th Fitness Time (Saudi Arabia) – 1.1 million	9^th Goodlife Fitness (Canada) – 1.6 million
10^th Virgin Active (United Kingdom)- 1.1 million	10^th Fitness Time (Saudi Arabia) – 1.3 million
Source: IHRSA

Smart Fit brings a combination of affordable pricing and infrastructure to the fitness market. The company remains solid, and is counting on innovation to build its low cost network. One indication of this is its ranking in terms of number of clients, with Smart Fit the only Latin American representative to appear among the world’s largest networks of fitness centers, having representatives from countries such as the United States, Germany and China. Unlike the rest of the market, most Smart Fit units are its own stores, and not franchises.

The pitch of Latin America’s largest network of fitness centers expresses everything it takes to keep growing. “The purpose of democratizing high quality fitness means we not only give our clients quality infrastructure, but also access to training that yields results,” says Smart Fit CEO Edgard Corona.

The Group operates using a horizontal management model. This enables all employees to contribute to projects in a participatory and dynamic fashion, resulting in actions that exhibit both greater agility and real impact on client experience. “To be among the world’s leading fitness centers without losing our essential mission of democratizing high quality fitness is our primary achievement. “Our mission is to get the client to feel that he’s in a first-class fitness center at an affordable price,” he affirms.

Market numbers

The Latin American market had an increase of 1.7 million people in comparison to the last survey, resulting in a total of 21.6 million people associated with fitness center networks. The Grupo Bio Ritmo accounts for 30% of the growth in this market, with an increase of 511,000 clients throughout its entire network.

And this growth is continuing: in just the first six months of 2019, the Company revenues grew by 40%, which makes it possible to anticipate its climbing higher again in the next ranking.

According to the 2019 IHRSA global report, which details performance indicators for 65 markets worldwide, global health club industry revenue totaled US$94 billion in 2018, as more than 210,000 clubs served 183 million members. “The fitness industry continues to help consumers lead healthier lives as steady growth was recorded in key markets. The industry is on pace with IHRSA’s global initiative, announced last year, to reach 230 million health club members worldwide by 2030,” said Jay Ablondi, IHRSA’s executive vice president of global products.

“Smart Fit’s strategy is to keep growing in regions that aren’t being served yet, bringing in more clients who have been unable to attend a quality fitness center. This strategy has enabled the Latin American market to reach 20% of the population going to fitness centers. In Brazil, for example, where there are very big differences in people’s purchasing power, only 4% of the population regularly goes to a gym, and we believe we can boost that to around 6% or 7%. That is to say, we’ve still got a long way to grow in Latin America,” Edgard concludes.

For yet another year, the Group has been the highlight in all categories assessed by the IHRSA global ranking for 2018:

3^rd place in number of own units
5^th place in number of clients, with 2 million students
11^th place in revenues (US$ 406 million)

Smart Fit
With 10 years of activity, the Smart Fit network of fitness centers, which belongs to the group that owns the brands Bio Ritmo, Smart Fit, O2, Race Bootcamp, NÓS, Torq, Vidya and Jab House, has more than 600 units distributed in all Brazilian states and the Federal District, as well as a presence in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the Dominican Republic. With more than 2 million clients, Smart Fit has monthly rates starting at R$ 69.90. According to the 2019 IHRSA global ranking, the brand became the third largest in the world industry in terms of the number of own units. The commitment to democratize high quality fitness is what drives Smart Fit. For more information, please visit: www.smartfit.com.br.

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Disney And Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Comes To The Hollywood Bowl For The First Time Live In Concert With Special Guests Including Benjamin Bratt, Eva Longoria, Carlos Rivera, Miguel, Jaime Camil And More

September 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Disney and Pixar’s Coco will be brought to life on stage for the first time ever this November at the Hollywood Bowl for one weekend only – Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th. The spectacular event in Los Angeles will include an all-star lineup of special guests including Benjamin Bratt, Eva Longoria, Carlos Rivera, Miguel, Alanna Ubach, Alex Gonzalez, Jaime Camil, Lele Pons, Rudy Mancuso and Natalia Jimenez who will appear throughout the evening as the beloved film plays on the Bowl’s movie screen accompanied by a full, live orchestra. Mariachi Divas will also entertain the audience with traditional Mariachi music throughout the night. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, September 13^th at 12pm PT at Ticketmaster.com.

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Conductor Sarah Hicks will lead the full orchestra performing Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s original score along with special guests performing the film’s songs including Academy Award®-winner for Original Song “Remember Me,” as well as “Un Poco Loco,” “The World Es Mi Familia,” and many more.

Coco Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl will transform the legendary venue into the Land of the Dead with special pre-show activities. Day of the Dead costumes are encouraged.

Mousetrappe, the award-winning immersive design agency and media studio, returns to create state-of-the-art digital projection imagery on the shell of the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Earlier this year, Mousetrappe also created imagery for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

“I’m very excited to join this incredible group of exceptional talent, in the city that I’m from, to bring this very special movie and message to life,” said Miguel. “The idea of celebrating our ancestors is very dear to my heart, especially after the passing of my grandparents.”

“It is such an honor to be a part of this monumental celebration at the Bowl,” said Alanna Ubach. “Love to my beautiful family and friends watching!”

“Mis raíces latinas son mi orgullo y celebrarlo sumando mi voz a la música de Coco en el Hollywood Bowl es un honor,” said Natalia Jimenez.

“Coco is my heart, it means everything to me. It’s ancestors, family, music, love, culture, traditions, dreams, and passion. Coco is everything that inspires, connects, and makes the world a better place. It’s a unique film,” said Alex Gonzalez. “The Hollywood Bowl is a very special place where we can celebrate and share our love and appreciation for music and Coco! It’s a huge honor and privilege to be a part of this beautiful performance at the Hollywood Bowl. I am so excited, can’t wait!”

Felipe Fernandez del Paso serves as director of Coco Live in Concert. Fernandez del Paso has directed theater and film, and is also a production designer, set designer and writer. He received an Oscar® nomination for Best Production Design for the 2003 film, “Frida.”

Amy Tinkham is Creative Consulant for Coco Live in Concert. Most recently she served as Creative Director for Aerosmith’s “Deuces are Wild” Las Vegas residency and James Taylor’s Caesars Palace residency. She also directs the Dancing with the Stars and America’s Got Talent Live tours. She is currently working with Franco Dragone on a new show in China.

The concert is produced by Disney Concerts and Live Nation/Andrew Hewitt & Bill Silva Presents, a team who has performed together several highly acclaimed live to film events at the Hollywood Bowl including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Concert starring Zooey Deschanel and Kelsey Grammer as well as Disney’s The Little Mermaid starring Lea Michele and Harvey Fierstein.

About Coco
Disney and Pixar’s Coco features an original score from Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino, “Remember Me” by Oscar® winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. The film won Academy Awards® for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song.

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Disney and Pixar’s Coco is directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3).

About Disney Concerts
Disney Concerts is the concert production and licensing division of Disney Music Group, the music arm of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Concerts produces concerts and tours, and licenses Disney music and visual content to symphony orchestras and presenters on a worldwide basis. Disney Concerts’ concert packages include a variety of formats, such as “live to picture” film concerts and themed instrumental and vocal compilation concerts, and range from instrumental-only symphonic performances to multimedia productions featuring live vocalists and choir. Current titles include the Star Wars Film Concert Series (Episodes IV-VII), Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Fantasia, Pixar In Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland, Frozen, Ratatouille, The Pirates of the Caribbean series (Episodes I-IV), and Silly Symphonies, which last year collectively accounted for over 575 performances in many of the world’s top concert venues, including Lincoln Center, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Forum and the Hollywood Bowl. Numerous new concert packages and touring productions from Disney’s portfolio of studios, including Disney’s feature animation and live action studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Marvel, are currently in development.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Montefiore Offers New Services And Expertise To Children With Cancer

September 9, 2019

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Division of Hematology, Oncology and Marrow and Blood Cell Transplantation at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM), has undergone significant growth under the leadership of Dr. David Loeb. Enhancing services, launching novel programs and hiring new clinicians with unique expertise, the division now offers advanced treatment options for children with cancer and blood disorders.

The division is already well known for providing compassionate and personalized care to children with brain tumors, leukemia, bone cancer and sickle cell disease. The following stepped-up clinical services will enhance that care:

A Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program – providing comprehensive care to patients with hemophilia and rare bleeding disorders from childhood through adulthood.
A Cancer Predisposition Program – for families with genetic risks for cancer. A multidisciplinary team, including genetic counselors, clinical geneticists, and pediatric oncologists provide regular screening, support, counseling, and early intervention for patients and families.
A Vascular Malformations Program – offering children with benign masses on the skin or in the GI tract a team approach to treatment. These lesions don’t often respond to medical treatment, so the new program at CHAM brings together a variety of experts, including interventional radiologists, to create a comprehensive care plan for each individual patient.

“Children with cancer and complex blood disorders should receive the most sophisticated treatment options and access to services that can ease the burden that comes along with a life-threatening illness,” said Dr. Loeb, chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Marrow and Blood Cell Transplantation. “When children with cancer come to CHAM they can feel confident they are getting cutting edge care, the most effective treatments and support services that embrace the whole family.”

Childhood cancers can have a lasting impact on patients and their families. At CHAM, a wide variety of healthcare professionals support families through this difficult time, including child life specialists who are dedicated to helping children and families cope with the challenges of hospitalization and illness. Creative arts therapists, social workers, psychologists and teachers also provide essential therapies and support.

The Quality in Life Team, or QUILT, is also unique to CHAM. Pediatric palliative care experts are trained to help families navigate complex medical decisions and offer support as they face the uncertainty of life-threatening and fatal illnesses. The team also offers comprehensive pain support addressing the social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs of each child and family.

Dr. Loeb is a leading pediatric oncologist and NIH-funded researcher. Since coming to CHAM he has strengthened the division’s research efforts, from laboratory science examining immunotherapies for brain tumors, to clinical studies for young patients with bone cancer. There are currently 30 active clinical trials for children with cancer at CHAM.

“Our team of physician-scientists is invested in the whole spectrum of pediatric cancer research,” said Dr. Loeb, who is also Professor of Pediatrics and Developmental and Molecular Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Our goal is to better understand how cancer develops, create more effective therapies and preserve quality of life for our patients while we discover cures.”

For more information about the Childhood Cancer program at CHAM, visit: https://www.cham.org/specialties-and-programs/hematology-oncology/our-expertise

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and close to 200 outpatient care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

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